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Pistachio vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pistachio and Soybean

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Potassium, however, Soybean is richer in Iron.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 113% more than Soybean.
  • Soybean has 8 times less Vitamin E than Pistachio. Pistachio has 2.86mg of Vitamin E , while Soybean has 0.35mg.
  • Soybean contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +219.4%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Selenium - 7.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +219.4%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Selenium - 7.3

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +5633.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +626.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Equal in Folate - 54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +5633.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +626.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Equal in Folate - 54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +405.2%
Contains more Carbs +225%
Contains more Other +56%
Contains more Water +1331.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.21
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +405.2%
Contains more Carbs +225%
Contains more Other +56%
Contains more Water +1331.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1074%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1074%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Soybean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 2.36g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 18.21g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 8.97g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 8.36g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 172kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 3g Soybean
Fiber 10.6g 6g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 102mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 5.14mg Soybean
Magnesium 121mg 86mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 245mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 515mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 2.2mg 1.15mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.407mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.824mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 7.3µg Soybean
Vitamin A 516IU 9IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.35mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.155mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.399mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.179mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.234mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 54µg Soybean
Vitamin K 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.242mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.807mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.355mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 1.108mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.224mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.869mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.831mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.449mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 1.297g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 1.981g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 5.064g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Soybean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Pistachio
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients
  2. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.